HERE IS A GOOD ONE . . . (I have applied for this and wanted to share the wealth.)
Academic Director, SIT Study Abroad, Spain: Intensive Language and Culture
Program Base: Granada, Spain
One Semester Temporary Position
Start Date: July 2003 for a one-semester leave of absence (Fall 2003 semester)
Reports to: Director, European and Middle Eastern Studies, SIT Study Abroad
General Description: The School for International Training (SIT) Study Abroad runs over 57 semester abroad programs throughout the world. The role of the Academic Director (AD) is essentially threefold: 1) teaching, 2) organizing, and 3) advising. This threefold role derives from the uniqueness of SIT Study Abroad that combines traditional coursework and experiential learning into a rigorous academic program for students from colleges and universities throughout the United States. Additionally, the Academic Director is responsible for all organizational aspects of the program, including liaison with in-country academics and local experts to act as resource persons, management of program logistics, administration, and budget, and conducting the program review and academic evaluation at the end of the semester.
In this situation, the current AD is taking a one-semester leave of absence. The program is well established and the systems are in place for its smooth operation; in addition, there is strong support from the staff, as well as the Academic Director of the sibling program (Spain: Culture and Society), who have been collaborating with this program for many years.
The AD is generally responsible for:
Directing the students' initial cross-cultural orientation;
Organizing, supporting, and occasionally teaching portions of the language training and life and culture seminar, working collegially with host country colleagues;
Organizing educational visits and field trips and integrating the learning from these, as well as from the homestay, into the traditional coursework parts of the program;
Generally guiding and advising students in both their academic and cross-cultural learning processes - understanding that for many students this is the first experience away from home and living in another culture - thus serving as an educator/teacher in the broadest sense by assisting students to draw substantive connections from among different aspects of the semester experience;
Conducting the program review and academic evaluation at the end of the program and preparing a rigorous written evaluation for each student's transcript, clarifying both what the student achieved and how it was achieved;
Managing all program logistics and administration, supervising local staff; and working effectively and diplomatically with relevant local officials;
Negotiating cost-effective program services and managing the program budget throughout the semester;
Maintaining regular communication with the SIT Study Abroad office in Brattleboro and submitting detailed, timely reports, as required;
Required qualifications:
Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred);
Substantial academic and practical knowledge of Spain (and, preferably, Andaluc�a);
Fluency in Spanish;
Undergraduate teaching experience;
Demonstrated group leadership working with US undergraduates;
Demonstrated administrative abilities;
Budget management skills;
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of the educational philosophy of SIT and field-based learning / teaching techniques;
Experience leading groups outside of the US.
Further program specific information can be found on the program's website:
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/europe/spain1.html Application deadline: Open until filled
Salary: Dependent on academic degree and experience.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to:
Job #AD/Spain, Human Resources
SIT
P.O. Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676
or fax: 802-258-3118 or email: jobs@sit.edu
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